Featured Plans Across Locations
The special plans vary by store, ensuring a distinct experience at each venue. Here’s a glimpse into some of the unique offerings:
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Shinjuku Sōhonten: Two exclusive tasting plans, including a “Super Luxurious! Kokuryu Shuzō 4-Type + Rare Sake Tasting Plan” featuring ‘Ishidaya’ and ‘Nizaemon,’ alongside ‘Juyondai’ and ‘Aramasa’ (random specs). Another option offers five rare sakes like ‘Juyondai Kakushin Honmaru Nama’ and ‘Jikon Tokubetsu Junmai Nama’ with an all-you-can-drink course.
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Shinjuku Higashiguchi Store: A dedicated “Aramasa No.6 Tasting Plan” presenting five different types, including R-type, S-type, and X-type, paired with a nine-dish “Kurabito Course.”
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Machida Store: Two food-inclusive rare sake tasting courses, one featuring ‘Juyondai,’ ‘Jikon,’ and ‘Aramasa’ (random specs), and another focusing on five types of ‘Aramasa,’ including ‘No.6 R-type,’ ‘S-type,’ ‘X-type,’ ‘Hinotori,’ and ‘Amaneko.’ Both come with an eight-dish “Sugidama Course.”
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Yokohama Honten: A “Juyondai 4-Type Tasting Plan” offering premium selections such as ‘Juyondai Kakushin Honmaru Namazake Tokubetsu Junmai-shu’ and ‘Juyondai Arabashiri Uromorohaku Honnama Junmai Daiginjo-shu,’ accompanied by the “Sugidama Course.”
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Ueno Okachimachi Store: The “Extremely Rare Juyondai Tasting Plan including Bankoh” features ultra-premium ‘Juyondai’ bottles like ‘Bankoh,’ ‘Sokoh,’ and ‘Ryūgetsu.’ This plan is paired with a six-dish course designed to complement Japanese sake.
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Ikebukuro Honten: Two “Super Rare Sake Plans,” one focusing on “Aramasa New Year-Type” annual comparisons (2026 and 2025) and another featuring “Aramasa N & H types,” both including ‘Juyondai Arabashiri Honnama’ and ‘Kokuryu Shizuku.’ These plans offer a three-hour premium all-you-can-drink experience.
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Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Store: A “Rare Sake Tasting Plan including Juyondai and Jikon Namazake,” featuring multiple types of ‘Juyondai’ namazake (unpasteurized sake) such as ‘Kakushin Honmaru Nama’ and ‘Ryū no Otoshigo Daigokujo Nama,’ alongside ‘Jikon Tokubetsu Junmai Nama’ and ‘Hiroki Tokubetsu Junmai Nama.’
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Jimbocho Store & Kanda Store: An “Ultra Luxurious Rare Sake All-You-Can-Drink” plan, featuring an extensive selection including ‘Juyondai,’ ‘Jikon,’ ‘Aramasa’ (with quantity restrictions), ‘Hanabusa,’ ‘Denshu,’ ‘Hiroki,’ and many more, along with beer, highballs, and soft drinks. Guests are requested to order at least two food items.
These events are available for a limited time in February 2026, with exact dates varying by store. Prices range from ¥3,280 to ¥13,200 (tax included), and capacity is strictly limited for each plan, often on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are highly recommended and can typically be made via the store’s online booking system or by phone for some locations. Furthermore, these exclusive offers are generally available to app members, with on-the-day downloads permitted.
A regular patron of Nihonshu Genka Sakagura enthusiastically shared, “The chance to try so many rare sakes in one sitting, especially Juyondai and Aramasa, is truly a dream come true for any sake lover!”
Billion Foods Co., Ltd., the company behind Nihonshu Genka Sakagura, operates with the mission to “Fill the world with Japanese food.” These special sake events not only provide a unique culinary experience but also serve as a testament to the company’s commitment to promoting the rich culture of Japanese sake globally. By making these prestigious brands more accessible, even for a limited period, they are fostering deeper appreciation and understanding of Japan’s brewing heritage. The company is actively seeking new team members who share their passion for introducing Japanese cuisine to the world, inviting interested individuals to explore opportunities on their recruitment page: https://sake-genkabar.com/recruit/.
